GINGERBREAD SCONES WITH LEMON BUTTER
Busy morning? Fill your kitchen with the warm aroma of these tender gingerbread scones. Then slather on some lip-smacking lemon butter and relax with a steaming cup of coffee. Yum! -Sharon Delaney-Chronis, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 30m
Yield 16 scones.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk cream and molasses; stir into crumb mixture just until moistened. Stir in currants. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-in. biscuit cutter. , Place 2 in. apart on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and zest until combined. Serve with warm scones.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Terrance Ndlovu
t-n@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I really enjoyed these scones. The lemon butter really balances out the sweetness of the scones.
Tiffany Yanni
y_tiffany72@yahoo.comThese scones are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Ahmad Wzr
w.ahmad64@hotmail.frI'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts with chopped dried cranberries. The scones were still very tasty.
Ayesha Shoaib
ayesha_s89@yahoo.comI didn't have any lemon butter on hand, so I just served the scones with cream cheese. They were still delicious!
M Sagar
m.sagar@yahoo.comThe scones were a bit dry. I think I should have added more milk to the batter.
john ortiz
ortiz_j48@gmail.comThese scones are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Abdullah Al Nur
abdullah_a47@aol.comI made these scones for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!
Nathaniel Quinn
nathanielq12@yahoo.comThese scones are a great way to use up leftover gingerbread spices. I always have some on hand around the holidays.
Siraj Kamusiime
s_kamusiime80@yahoo.comI love the way these scones smell while they're baking. The whole house fills up with the aroma of gingerbread.
chukwuka gift
c_gift18@hotmail.frThese scones are perfect for a winter morning. They're warm and comforting, and the lemon butter just takes them over the top.
Mohamed Sesay
mohamed_sesay32@gmail.comI've made these scones several times now and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy breakfast or snack.
maaz hafeez
m@gmail.comI made these scones for Christmas morning and they were a hit with the whole family. Even my picky kids loved them.
Dontrae
dontrae@gmail.comThese scones were easy to make and didn't take very long. I had them in the oven in about 30 minutes.
Cj September
c-september@gmail.comI love the combination of gingerbread and lemon. These scones are a perfect balance of sweet and tart.
The resident Reaper
t99@gmail.comI followed the recipe exactly and the scones turned out perfectly. They were golden brown and fluffy on the inside.
Alex_Ro
alex_ro@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of scones, but these gingerbread scones with lemon butter changed my mind. They were so moist and flavorful.
jabid ali khan
a_jabid14@yahoo.comI made these scones for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Yceeja Wyclef
wy23@yahoo.comThese scones were absolutely divine! The lemon butter was the perfect complement to the sweet and spicy scones. I will definitely be making these again soon.